ANC Plans to Cut the Number of Redeployed Failed Ministers at Luthuli House

• Former ministers who were redeployed to the African National Congress’ Luthuli House head office could be axed
• The party’s proposed amendments to its constitution will require limiting the to a secretary-general and two deputies
• Several former ministers, including Malusi Gigaba and Jeff Radebe, are employed at the party’s Luthuli House

JOHANNESBURG - Former ministers who were redeployed to the African National Congress’ (ANC) Luthuli House head office could be given the boot soon if the party makes the proposed amendments to its constitution.

The amendments require limiting the positions at the Luthuli House to three, with a secretary-general and two deputies.

According to News24, several former ministers, including Malusi Gigaba and Jeff Radebe, are employed at the party’s head office and are believed to earn the same as deputy ministers.

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The proposed amendments will be published on Tuesday, 15 November, for approval by the party’s structures. The changes are recommended to enhance the work of ANC's renewal.

Speaking at a media briefing following the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting, minister Ronald Lamola said the second deputy secretary would be able to be assigned specific responsibilities.

The minister added that members of the NEC will have to decide if other former ministers can continue to be permanently situated at Luthuli House.

Fikile Mbalula says ANC is guided by principles and leaves Mzansi amused

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported South Africans have labelled the African National Congress’ head of elections, Fikile Mbalula’s recent comments about coalition parties as ridiculous. Mbalula believes that principles guide the ANC’s approach to coalitions.

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However, many believe ANC and principles do not belong in the same sentence together and have slammed the party for the comments. The transport minister believes the ruling party enters coalitions where they have the majority of seats as opposed to other parties. He also slammed political parties for using “smash and grab” techniques to gain control.

According to TimesLIVE, Mbalula said the ANC’s coalition partnerships are structured relationships. The minister also claimed that the ANC coalition agreements prioritise service delivery and are monitored to meet commitments to citizens.

Source: Briefly News